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Core i5-10600K vs Core i3-3240T

Core i5-10600K vs Core i3-3240T: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16849 minutes ago

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Intel Core i3-3240T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240T Logo
Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16848 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16849 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i3-3240T

2.9 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-3240T Logo
Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16848 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-3240T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-3240T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 2796 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-3240T.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 94% better in FIFA 23 than Core i3-3240T - 180 vs 93 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-3240T - 12 vs 4 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-3240T

  • Up to 82% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $25.7 vs $143.7
  • Up to 65% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-10600K - $0.28 vs $0.8 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i5-10600K - 35 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of FIFA 23.
FIFA 23

FIFA 23

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

180

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.8/FPS

35%

Price, $

$143.7

17%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16849 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-3240T Logo
Core i3-3240T

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


FPS

93

51%

Value, $/FPS

$0.28/FPS

100%

Price, $

$25.7

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-3240T CPU Used 2-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.9 GHz 3M 35W LGA1155

Buy for $25.7 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16848 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i3-3240T Logo
Core i3-3240T

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

Intel Core i3-3240T Logo
Core i3-3240T

Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2012


Single-Core

447

26%

Multi-Core

971

14%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i3-3240T Logo

Intel Core i3-3240T

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 3rd, 2012
Core i5CollectionCore i3
Comet LakeCodenameIvy Bridge
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1155
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores2
12
Threads4
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.8 GHzTurbo Clock SpeedNon-Turbo
95 WTDP
35 W
14 nm
Process Size22 nm
41.0x
Multiplier30.0x
UHD Graphics 630Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 2500
Yes
OverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i5-10600K or Core i3-3240T

FIFA 23, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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